Master of Arts in Biblical Languages – Language Exegesis
Study and Teach the Word in Biblical Greek and Hebrew
Do you want to make a lasting impact on your ministry with a deeper understanding of the Bible? Studying biblical languages can help you become a more effective teacher or minister or even lead to work in the Bible translation field. Liberty’s online M.A. in Biblical Languages – Language Exegesis can give you the tools you need to dive deep into the original text of the Bible.
Through our biblical language studies degree, you can study strategies for how to interpret Scripture in order to lead in an academic or church setting with knowledge. You can prepare for more effective ministry and potentially set yourself up to pursue further studies in our Ph.D. in Bible Exposition. Reach a deeper level of biblical understanding with Liberty’s biblical languages master’s degree!
What Will You Study in Our Biblical Language Studies Master’s Degree?
- Develop research and writing skills for biblical scholarship
- Examine individual books of the Bible for in-depth biblical studies
- Explore the structure and grammar of biblical Greek and Hebrew
- Study the process of translation and interpretation
Liberty’s M.A. in Biblical Languages – Language Exegesis is a focused examination of the biblical languages. Focusing on the translation and interpretation of biblical Hebrew of the Old Testament and biblical Greek of the New Testament, this program is designed to help equip you to do the specialized work of exegesis and Bible translation. Additionally, this background in essential language and biblical studies could help prepare you for Liberty University’s Ph.D. in Bible Exposition.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Biblical Languages Degree with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online biblical languages degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Tuition for our online seminary programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are available to test out of foundational biblical and theological studies content for the online M.A. in Biblical Languages program.
- Study under theologians and missionaries with real-world experience in our online seminary’s web-based content developed by Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Credits taken below 9 and above 15 credit hours for the online M.A. in Biblical Languages are charged at the part-time rate
Potential Careers for M.A. in Biblical Languages – Language Exegesis Graduates
- Bible translator
- Christian educator
- Christian school administrator
- Pastor
- Sunday school administrator
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Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
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